Call for Presentations

Welcome!

2018 Design-Build Conference & Expo

November 7-9, 2018 | New Orleans, LA

DBIA’s 25th Anniversary Conference & Expo

Share Your Design-Build Expertise

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:March 26, 2018

Do you have a design-build story to tell or “lesson learned” that you can share with the industry? Thousands of industry professionals spanning the architecture, engineering or construction community attend Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) conferences each year and we’re now looking for presenters for our special 25th Anniversary Celebration of Collaboration at DBIA’s 2018 Design-Build Conference and Expo in New Orleans.

This will be the design-build event of the year providing a unique opportunity for industry experts to address a broad array of design-build pros across all sectors during an historic year for our industry. We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, and well-spoken industry experts to highlight key aspects of design-build project delivery including best practices, lessons learned, noted challenges, and/or emerging trends. DBIA promotes the value of design-build project delivery and teaches Design-Build Done Right™ principles which deliver the effective integration of design and construction services for owners and practitioners alike.

Only submissions that align with these core purposes will be considered.

Although there is no restriction on the topics you can submit, here are some of our areas of interest for 2018:

Making the Design-Build Decision

Owner Considerations in Choosing an Integrated Delivery Model

Evaluating Procurement Methodologies

Design-build on Smaller Projects

Design-Build in the Private Sector

Utilizing an Owners Advisor and/or Representative

Procuring Design-Build Services

Writing and Responding to the RFQ/RFP

Understanding Performance-Based Requirements

Innovative Financing Solutions

Design Excellence Strategies and Techniques

Contracting for Design-Build Services

Incentive Contracting

Risk and Opportunities in Contracting, Insurance and Procurement

Delivery Method Risk Management Assessment

Effective Teaming, Collaboration and Integration

Structuring a Dynamic Design-Build Team

The How and Why of Early Engagement of the Team (designer, specialty trades, owner, etc.)

Integration Tools and Techniques that Enhance Collaboration

Importance of Early Integration of Specialty Trades

Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects

Contract Administration in Design-Build

Managing Design in Design-Build

Integration of Lean Principles

Use of BIM, VDC and Technology

Owner Roles/Responsibilities in Executing a Design-Build Project

The Future of Design-Build

Public-Private Partnerships and Design-Build

Design-Build for the International Marketplace

Design-Build for Infrastructure

Variations on Design-Build (e.g., Progressive, DBO, DBOM, etc.)

HOW ARE PRESENTATIONS SCORED?

A committee of design-build industry experts reviews and grades all submissions received. Favorable consideration is given to presentations that include one or more of the following elements:

Owner participation (very highly encouraged)

Is of broad interest to conference participants and not commercial promotion of specific products or service offerings

One or more presenters hold the DBIA or Associate DBIA credential (DBIA will verify this).

SUBMITTING YOUR PRESENTATION IDEA

All submissions must be completed online. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Submittals must answer "yes" to the following questions:

1. If selected, Primary Presenter and any additional panelists commit their availability to travel to present in a timeslot to be determined but between the dates of November 7-9, 2018 in New Orleans, LA?

2. Is content fresh and highly relevant to the successful execution of design-build and related delivery methodologies?

3. Are there at least four concrete and substantive strategies, "lessons learned" or practical tools that attendees can learn and apply to their next capital project?

4. Do presenters have evidence of experience in successfully presenting concepts and ideas to an audience with 75 or more participants?

5. Are Presenters dynamic and comfortable engaging in audience Q&A?

6. If proposing a case study, is the owner confirmed to participate in the presentation, and is there a clear lesson/message?

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW

Presentation Title - Title should capture the essence of the topic to be discussed and should not exceed 10-12 words.

Presentation Summary - Please provide an overview of the session intent and why the topic is relevant to successful design-build project delivery. The summary statement should not exceed 75 words and may be used for marketing purposes should your presentation be selected.

Program Abstract – This 200 – 500 word description should explain how the program relates to the conference theme and how attendees will benefit from this session.

Four Major Presentation Points - A learning objective is an explicit statement that clearly expresses what the attendee will be able to do after taking a course. Learning objectives should be concise and concrete so they are open to limited interpretation.

Avoid using the following behavioral verbs when writing learning objectives because they are vague and difficult to measure: appreciate, cover, realize, be aware of, familiarize, study, become acquainted with, gain knowledge of, understand, comprehend, know, learn

Suggested Presentation Length (60, 75 or 90 minutes) - All presenters should assume that 15 minutes will be devoted to Q&A. If selected, DBIA reserves the right to allocate either time slot based on an assessment of the time needed to appropriately address the topic.

Speaker names, titles, and credentials will be listed exactly as submitted if selected, so please confirm this information with fellow panelists.

Logistical Contact, Title and Full Contact Information - This person must be prepared to serve as DBIA's main point of contact if selected, including coordination with co-presenters, where applicable.

Presenter Background and Qualifications - Include work history, educational background, and examples of direct, relevant experience in design-build and other integrated delivery models. (i.e. a Bio)

Prior DBIA Participation - Has the presenter participated in a prior DBIA Conference at the National or Regional Level? If so, please provide the name of the event and year.

Experience Presenting the Topic- Has the presented conducted a similar topic at any other industry event? If so, please notate when and where.

Additional Presenter Contact Information and Background- - The primary presenter must obtain confirmation that these individuals will participate should DBIA accept the submission. DBIA requests that there be no more than four additional presenters.

LOGISTICAL OVERVIEW

PowerPoint Presentation Submission - If selected, presenters must agree to abide by to the following schedule. Failure to adhere to these deadlines could result in removal from the program.

Item

Due Date

Draft Presentation

September 10, 2018

Final Presentation

October 15, 2018

Technology & Support – DBIA will provide a computer, LCD projector, screen, podium with microphone and one lavaliere microphone. The presentation should be self-contained as wireless internet may not be available onsite. Special equipment requests may not be available on a complimentary basis.

Registration Fees - Government Employees and Private Sector Owner Speakers that are selected will be provided a complimentary registration for the FULL conference. Practitioner Speakers will receive a complimentary DAY registration for the day of their presentation OR a discounted registration rate of $450.00 for Non-Members and $350.00 for Members to attend the FULL conference.

Owners are encouraged to submit presentations and attend the conference. Scholarships are available for conference registration, travel, lodging, and meals to owners to attend the conference, with or without involvement in presentations. These are available on a first-come, first served basis.